Bhapa pitha
Bhapa pitha is a type of rice cake mainly from the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, what is today Bangladesh, East India and Northeast India. Bhapa pitha is considered to be traditional winter dish in Bangladesh.[1][2][3] These are steamed rice cakes made out of freshly ground rice flour. The filling is composed of coconut and date molasses. Either brown sugar or jaggery can often be used as a substitute for the molasses.
 Simple molasses bhapa pitha from Bangladesh. | |
| Alternative names | Dhup pitha, dhupi pitha |
|---|---|
| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
| Region or state | Assam, West Bengal, Tripura |
| Associated national cuisine | India, Bangladesh |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour, molasses, coconuts |
| Other information | Served with molasses, brown sugar or jaggery |
Bhapha Pitha
Ingredients
- Ground rice flour
- Molasses
- Coconuts
See also
- Sunga Pitha, Assamese dish similar to Tekeli Pitha/Bhapa pitha
References
- জাতীয় পিঠা উৎসব শুরু (in Bengali). Retrieved 2018-11-15. (in Bengali)
- পিঠা উৎসবে ঐতিহ্যের ছোঁয়া (in Bengali). Retrieved 2018-11-15.
- "Winter pitha". The Daily Star. 2014-12-16. Retrieved 2018-11-16.
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